asian elephant taking mud bath
The Asian elephant is the largest land animal in Asia and a culturally revered species across South and Southeast Asia. Smaller than its African counterpart, it is distinguished by its smaller ears, more rounded back, and the presence of a single 'finger' on its trunk tip. Asian elephants play an important ecological role as seed dispersers and habitat modifiers in tropical forests.
Average Length
5.5 m
Average Weight
4000 kg
Lifespan
60-70 years
Top Speed
25 km/h
WildAtlas insight
Low elusiveness
This species is generally easier to observe in the wild, based on its typical traits and behavior.
Why this grade?
These are some of the biological and behavioral factors, among others, that WildAtlas considers when deriving this species level grade.
- Animal group
- Mammal
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Social behavior
- Herd
This proprietary WildAtlas grade describes the animal in general and stays the same across parks. It is separate from park level insights, which depend on local conditions and data.
Quick Facts
Asian elephants have the longest gestation period of any land animal at 22 months.
Only male Asian elephants grow large tusks; females rarely have visible tusks.
They are highly intelligent with complex social bonds and documented mourning behaviour.
India is home to over 60% of the world's wild Asian elephant population.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Diurnal
Social Structure
Herd
Gestation Period
22 months
Litter Size
1
Predators
Tigers (calves), Humans
Found in Parks
Where should you look for asian elephant? Explore each park's biome, habitat, and local conditions. Population, density, and sighting trends will shape future park specific insights.
Eravikulam National Park
Kerala
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Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve
Karnataka
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Jim Corbett National Park
Uttarakhand
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Mudumalai National Park
Tamil Nadu
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Manas National Park
Assam
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Melghat Tiger Reserve
Maharashtra
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Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Bihar
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Nagarhole National Park
Karnataka
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Simlipal National Park
Odisha
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Bandipur National Park
Karnataka
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Silent Valley National Park
Kerala
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Kaziranga National Park
Assam
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Periyar National Park
Kerala
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Dudhwa National Park
Uttar Pradesh
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Rajaji National Park
Uttarakhand
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